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JENNIFER GLOWACKI

JENNIFER GLOWACKI

Saint Petersburg,FL

Summary

For the past decade, I’ve operated as what I call an “HR Ninja”—stepping into founder-led and rapidly growing environments to diagnose core risks, uncover hidden gaps, and deliver solutions that bring stability, clarity, and growth. Like a surgeon, I assess the vital organs of the business—people, process, culture, and compliance—and work closely with ownership and executive teams to triage what’s urgent, create a strategic treatment plan, and execute with precision. Once the foundation is solid, I build the infrastructure that allows for a long-term, sustainable HR presence—often replacing myself with a lower-cost, internal leader who can carry the torch forward using the systems I’ve designed. This model protects the business, supports the team, and maximizes ROI.

While this fractional-style work has been deeply fulfilling, I’ve reached a turning point in my career. I’m ready to shift from being the behind-the-scenes fixer to becoming an internal champion who sees long-term impact through. I want to be part of the full arc—not just solving pain points, but staying to watch the transformation, build on the momentum, and contribute at a deeper, more enduring level. I’m looking for a company where I can put down roots, align with a visionary leadership team, and drive meaningful, longitudinal growth from the inside out.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

HR Director and Strategic People Operations

Rate Quote Direct
Tampa, FL
04.2024 - Current

Company Overview: Private Health Insurance Industry

  • Reduced Benefits Renewal Costs by 30%, negotiating a new healthcare provider contract that cut expected premium increases from 25% down to just 6%, saving over $200k annually.
  • Launched a Scalable Open Enrollment Framework, including live and digital education tools, employee support touch points, and streamlined broker communication-resulting in a 92% on-time enrollment rate and reducing HR intervention requests by 40%.
  • Designed and Deployed a High-Performance Sales and Compliance Policy, introducing progressive benchmarks for close rates, attach rates, and QA compliance parameters-boosting average agent performance by 28% in 90 days and increasing individual compliance scores by 15-20%.
  • Built and Led an Internal Leadership Pipeline, creating promotion criteria, interview scorecards, and final project evaluations that enabled internal promotions to Sales Manager roles-cutting recruiting costs by $58K per class and improving leadership readiness by 37%.
  • Introduced Conflict Resolution Training Across Departments, launching the 'Resolving Conflict with Calm' initiative that equipped agents with de-escalation tools-cutting supervisor call transfers by 52% in 30 days.
  • Streamlined Performance Accountability Systems, rolling out standardized SOPs for Performance Improvement Plans (PIPs) and Corrective Actions-improving consistency and reducing HR escalations by 60%.
  • Orchestrated a Full Remote Operations Plan During Hurricane Season, managing a two-phase deployment with zero downtime, full compliance, and 100% employee accountability during a crisis response.
  • Managed Numerous High-Stakes Layoffs and Terminations with a 100% success rate-zero lawsuits, zero labor department filings, and complete compliance with separation protocols during.

Sr. HR Business Partner and Manager Exec Assistants

Pods Moving and Storage
Clearwater, FL
10.2023 - 04.2024

Company Overview: Transportation Industry

  • Negotiated job offers and conducted compensation audits.
  • Facilitated interviews and advised senior leaders on hiring decisions.
  • Led union negotiations during collective bargaining renewal periods.
  • Mediated employee concerns per union agreements and prevented arbitration.
  • Maintained on-site presence in union shops to build employee relations.
  • Designed and delivered training for new managers on HR policies.
  • Coordinated FMLA, LOA, and ADA processes with benefits, employees, and leaders.
  • Managed the performance management cycle, including ratings and feedback metrics.
  • Oversaw corrective actions, terminations, and performance improvement plans.
  • Led an engagement task force, increasing employee participation by 20% in 2024.
  • Supervised Executive Assistants supporting SVPs.
  • Processed payroll for immediate team members.

Director of People Operations

Best Day Fitness
St. Pete, FL
01.2022 - 04.2024

Company Overview: Health and Fitness Industry

  • Established Wellness Program generating $25K monthly in recurring revenue and creating new staff roles.
  • Collaborated with Marketing Director to develop competitive sales pipeline aligning outreach with client growth goals.
  • Directed customer service programming, ensuring rapid resolution of client issues and maintaining positive experiences.
  • Secured and optimized online reviews, enhancing brand reputation and facilitating new client acquisition.
  • Onboarded, trained, and offboarded employees across departments, increasing organizational retention by 25%.
  • Conducted quarterly performance reviews and weekly 1:1s, boosting team accountability and productivity.
  • Maintained HR compliance by managing benefits, I-9s, and employee files to meet regulatory standards.
  • Executed compliant job contracts ensuring records remained audit-ready and legally sound.

Human Resources Director- Part-Time Graduate Internship HR MBA Program

DGR Systems
Tampa, FL
04.2022 - 08.2022

Company Overview: Tech and Software Industry

  • Secured 100% employee buy-in and successfully rolled out a redesigned compensation structure aligned with company goals.
  • Researched, analyzed, and presented multiple compensation models to leadership to support business scalability and retention.
  • Strategically assessed company hiring needs and provided workforce projections to support 1-5 year growth planning.
  • Recruited for 20-25 open requisitions concurrently, achieving a 90% placement success rate with high retention.
  • Participated in leadership meetings to align hiring strategies with evolving business needs and market shifts.
  • Created 5-8 new job descriptions monthly and maintained a strong recruitment pipeline across 5-7 platforms.
  • Led monthly new hire presentations and represented the company at 2-4 job fairs monthly to build brand and attract top talent.

Human Resources and Operations Manager- Contract Role Franchise Opener in NY

NexGen Fitness Franchising Corp
Buffalo, NY
01.2021 - 12.2021

Company Overview: Health and Fitness Industry

  • Managed 8-10 employees and 20-25 B2B partnerships monthly, achieving 100% employee retention through strong leadership and operational best practices.
  • Conducted quarterly performance reviews, monthly team meetings, and bi-weekly 1:1s to improve morale, accountability, and employee engagement.
  • Recruited and hired 10-15 team members annually, aligning hiring with growth objectives and team performance needs.
  • Negotiated vendor and supplier contracts, reducing purchasing costs by 15% while maintaining quality and service standards.
  • Managed all financial budgets for the facility in partnership with the Finance team, reviewing the P&L, looking at leading and lagging indicators and making real-time adjustments to stay on target.
  • Led facility safety initiatives, conducting surprise audits that resulted in zero workplace incidents and a 100% OSHA compliance score in year one.
  • Directed facility compliance operations, ensuring full adherence to local, state, and federal regulations, OSHA standards, workers' compensation reporting, and insurance documentation.
  • Drove standardized client engagement processes, including education, scheduled touchpoints, issue resolution protocols, and a reporting system to track retention and client satisfaction.

Human Resources Director- Full-Time

Highline South Ambulatory Survey Center
Littleton, CO
01.2019 - 01.2021

Company Overview: Healthcare Industry

  • Managed 40 employees within a 300 plus person organization, overseeing continuing education, change management, conflict resolution, team building, payroll, and performance development.
  • Recruited and hired 50+ employees annually, managing full-cycle onboarding, including 90-day evaluations and long-term talent integration.
  • Worked 20-25 concurrent job requisitions, achieving a 90% placement rate with a focus on specialized medical roles across surgical specialties.
  • Created role-specific Hiring Scorecards to evaluate competency fit per medical specialty, improving hiring team alignment and reducing time-to-hire by 25%.
  • Reduced recruiting spend by 30% while increasing access to high-quality candidates by 50% through strategic sourcing and referral pipelines.
  • Assessed benefits needs, presented plan options to the C-suite, negotiated annual rates with carriers, and led enrollment for all employees.
  • Managed workers' compensation cases per company policy, state law, and physician partnerships, ensuring compliance with HIPAA, FLSA, and OSHA regulations.
  • Maintained 'Good Standing' status with regulatory bodies including The Joint Commission, CMS, and AAAHC through rigorous compliance and operational readiness initiatives.
  • Presented at annual company leadership trainings on effective leadership strategies and performance management.

Human Resource Manager- Full-Time

Glow Industries, INC.
Toledo, OH
01.2013 - 05.2019

Company Overview: B to B Wholesale Manufacturing and Distribution Industry

  • Oversaw 125 employees conducting performance reviews 1 time per Quarter for every employee, monthly staff meetings, weekly one-on-one coaching sessions, and addressed all grievances brought forward.
  • Recruited and hired 30-50 team members per year on average.
  • Investigated all employee disputes, worker's compensation claims, compliance and violations regarding OHSA, FLSA, FMLA, and FAA regulations.
  • Worked 30-40 open job requisitions to achieve a 90% placement rating.
  • Consulted and advised 10-15 hiring managers on job opportunities.
  • Processed payroll 2 times monthly for 150 employees.
  • Mediated all employee relation issues, write-ups, terminations, lay-offs, etc.
  • Facilitated and rolled out yearly benefit plans, filed unemployment paperwork, and oversaw approval of PTO.
  • Wrote the company Handbook and HR policies along with guidance from Legal Counsel.
  • Managed workers' compensation claims and ensured compliance with the organization's policies as well as local, state, federal laws, along with Concentra Physician's Plan, and worked with our legal department.
  • Ensured we were in compliance with all Federal, State, and Local laws. Conducted quarterly trainings.
  • Provided strategic leadership coaching to all mid and upper level managers.

Education

MBA - Human Resources Management

National University
Sacramento, CA
01.2022

Bachelor of Arts - Social Work and Psychology

The University of Findlay
Findlay, OH
01.2005

Skills

  • Employee engagement
  • Performance management
  • Conflict resolution
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Compensation analysis
  • Talent acquisition
  • Team building
  • Change management
  • Leadership development
  • Policy development
  • Payroll administration
  • Negotiation skills
  • Onboarding processes
  • Employee relations
  • Employee retention
  • Interviewing techniques
  • Diversity and inclusion
  • Dispute mediation
  • HRIS management
  • Background checks
  • Recruitment strategies

Certification

  • Gallup Strengths Certification - Executive Strategic Coaching for Managers and Teams, Gallup, Completed
  • Graduate Certificate in Strength Strategy Coaching- Honing Your Talent to Get Results, Strengths Strategy Inc., Completed
  • AI for HR Professionals, HRCI Learning Center, In Progress
  • Integrating FMLA, ADA, COBRA, and Workers' Compensation Master Certification, HR Training Center, In Progress

Affiliations

  • I am an Improviser. I attend weekly Improv Jam sessions, scene write, and perform at a local comedy club.
  • I am a Plant Mom and enjoy learning about a variety of plants.
  • I compete in local tennis tournaments and city leagues to meet new friends, and unleash my competitive nature!

Timeline

HR Director and Strategic People Operations

Rate Quote Direct
04.2024 - Current

Sr. HR Business Partner and Manager Exec Assistants

Pods Moving and Storage
10.2023 - 04.2024

Human Resources Director- Part-Time Graduate Internship HR MBA Program

DGR Systems
04.2022 - 08.2022

Director of People Operations

Best Day Fitness
01.2022 - 04.2024

Human Resources and Operations Manager- Contract Role Franchise Opener in NY

NexGen Fitness Franchising Corp
01.2021 - 12.2021

Human Resources Director- Full-Time

Highline South Ambulatory Survey Center
01.2019 - 01.2021

Human Resource Manager- Full-Time

Glow Industries, INC.
01.2013 - 05.2019

MBA - Human Resources Management

National University

Bachelor of Arts - Social Work and Psychology

The University of Findlay
JENNIFER GLOWACKI